No Time for Lyme (Disease)

Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is the most common tick-borne illness in North America. Contracted by humans, lyme disease is well documented and relatively easy to treat.
For dogs, however, the situation is a little more complicated. Dogs are at greater risk as they may carry ticks that aren’t as easily detected – a dog’s fur can allow ticks to remain hidden. A dog which has contracted lyme disease may exhibit symptoms ranging from soreness to depression and loss of appetite. High fevers are also common. If left untreated, lyme disease in dogs can be fatal.
Stopping ticks from entering your property is the goal, because although a dog carrying the disease cannot directly pass it to a human host, your pet could potentially bring ticks that can into your home.
The best way to keep ticks out is to install a fence that will work to keep animal carriers, such as deer and rodents, out. By keeping wildlife carriers off of your property, you can also reduce the damage done to your garden or plants. A physical barrier will also allow your pet to run free in an area you specify.
Specialized tick and “electric” collars may keep your dog in the yard. The problem, however, comes from the animal trespassers that carry ticks into the area. A sturdy fence is clearly the best way to stop the problem before it starts.
Healthy pets and untouched plants are worth the effort. -Max Barth

2009 holds great things for Benners Gardens!

For many, the transition from the old year to the new can be a harrowing event. Contracts are due for renewal, bills start piling up… even remembering to write the correct year can be a hassle. But for Benners Gardens and Deer Fencers, the New Year holds great promise and excitement! As of December 31, 2008, Deer Fencers, the professional fence installation company associated with Benners Gardens, launched their very own website. A dream long in the making has now become a reality and both Benners Gardens and Deer Fencers are extremely excited about the prospect that this website holds. When customers visit www.DeerFencers.com they can now view at the click of a mouse, many of the various jobs that Deer Fencers has accomplished. Beautiful aluminum fences and gates, weather-proof vinyl options, and custom wood designs are just a few of the projects that Deer Fencers has to offer. The website also shows a variety of deer fence styles that will keep your yard deer-free and your landscape protected. If Deer Fencers has installed fence on your property, I would love to hear your feedback! Or, even better, send me a picture of your fence:)